Now its time to apply some good old common sense:1)Dear God do NOT run your generator indoors. Just don’t. It’s the kind of mistake you get to make only once. Last year an entire family, dad and kids, died because of this.2)Same goes for heaters, propane and kerosene or any other combusting heaters you may be using. Have a CO detector and make sure to open a window an inch or two just in case.3)Don’t travel if you can avoid it.
Traffic accidents are the main cause of death during storms.If you must
travel, have supplies for several days, food, water and warm clothes.4)Careful when walking too,
even short distances or just around the house. Slipping on ice is the
most common cause of injuries. Overestimating your capabilities may
leave you stuck in the middle of the storm, even if you think you can
walk short distances.5)Take it easy if you have to shovel snow.
The cold temperatures may trick you into not realizing how much effort
you’re doing. 5 minutes at a time, then rest. Every year several people
die due to heart attacks while shovelling snow. By the way, this should
also remind us all of the importance of staying fit.6)Keep your cell phone charged. Charge that little battery bank as well (this one works great btw). It’s a waste of fuel to use your generator just to charge a phone or tablet.7)Check on your loved ones daily.
If you have neighbours on their own or older folks check on them too.
Even better, send your teen son to lend a hand. They can use the
exercise and practice of face to face social interaction. Really, if you
have never done it before give it a try. Even if you never said a word
to that old couple down the road, trust me they will REALLY appreciate
if you or your kid drops by to see if they’re doing ok. So that just
few tips. Try to make the most of it. Even if you have power try
playing some board games and spending some time with the family engaging
in actual conversation or doing something together. It’s my first
winter here in the Costa del Sol in Spain and while I do see the
practical advantage of not having winter(there’s people sunbathing on
the beach here as I write this), I do miss having a bit of snow. I’m
still wearing flip flops and 5.11 shorts. I’ll probably walk to the
beach after lunch. Take care folks, enjoy the rest of your weekend. FerFALFernando “FerFAL” Aguirre is the author of “The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving the Economic Collapse”and “Bugging Out and Relocating: When Staying is not an Option”.

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Fenix Lights

I love this light. Runs on a single AAA and is capable of big boy lumen output (80 lumens) in a keychain package. Also has low and mid mode for longer runtime.
Fenix PD20
Single CR123 cell. 6 modes including 180 lumen turbo mode.
General Mode: 9 lumens (35hrs) -> 47 lumens (6.5hrs) -> 94 lumens (2.6hrs) -> SOS
Turbo Mode: 180 lumens (1hrs) -> Strobe
15 days of survival use (2 continuous hours per day on the lowest setting)

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Energency gadget... on steroids.

Asus Eee 1005HA

Basic Door/Window Alarm

Emergency gadget

Both tool and weapon, just the right size

Straight edge makes it easier to sharpen, + tougher tip

Gorilla Tape

By all accounts and reviews I’ve read so far, it truly is “The toughest Tape on the Planet”

Transportation

I talked about these some time ago in an article, remember someone asked where to get one.
"Alternative Transportation"
Just found one reasonably priced and with excellent reviews in Amazon.

Best Folder

Emergency blankets. I Have several of these around.

Katadyn water filter

for the kits

and food ...

Got to have water: Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel

Moleskine, the ultimate little black cover notebook :)

Fenix L0D-CE. Perfect keychain light. 80 Lumens in a single AAA

Nice combo. The Soldier is an excellent product.

Sabre Red OC spray

Made in USA
This is the brand I use and always have one in my bag and car. ( same brand used by NYPD)
My wife keeps one in her purse too.
Sabre Red Tear Gas
Sabre Red for ladies
You guys have the coolest stuff up there.:)

Jack Bauer’s bag.:) I’d like to get one of these and try it out.

Fox OC Spray

Don’t have this one but it’s the hottest OC spray out there.
Someone once called it “bottled lava”
Pick your poison people, but do carry OC
1) Even if you carry a gun
2) SPECIALLY if you don’t carry a gun

Firesteel

Classic, and one of the few things I’d call a “must have” I own two of these.